Metronomically oscillating batting tee

Abstract

A ball-striking training device for batting tee practice based on the functionality of the metronome. The metronomically oscillating batting tee includes a base, a moveable stem, a receptacle, a driver, a timing mechanism being locally or remotely controlled for oscillating the ball back and forth atop the tee for a predetermined timing interval.

1 . A metronomically oscillating batting tee, comprising:
 a base;   a stem;   a ball holder connected to a distal end of said stem;   a metronomic drive mechanism connected to the end opposite said distal end of said stem, wherein said metronomic drive mechanism oscillates said stem metronomically.   
     
     
         2 . The metronomically oscillating batting tee of  claim 1 , wherein said metronomic drive mechanism is one of the following; escapement mechanisms, quick return mechanisms, gear mechanisms, linkage mechanisms, or any other mechanisms, motors, or drives that generates an oscillating or reciprocating motion. 
     
     
         3 . The metronomically oscillating batting tee of  claim 1 , wherein the metronomic drive mechanism can be set to different tempos. 
     
     
         4 . The metronomically oscillating batting tee of  claim 1 , wherein the metronomic drive mechanism can be set to different oscillating lengths. 
     
     
         5 . The metronomically oscillating batting tee of  claim 1 , wherein the stem is adjustable. 
     
     
         6 . The metronomically oscillating batting tee of  claim 5 , wherein the stem is telescopically adjustable. 
     
     
         7 . The metronomically oscillating batting tee of  claim 5 , wherein the stem is angularly adjustable. 
     
     
         8 . The metronomically oscillating batting tee of  claim 5 , wherein the stem is telescopically and angularly adjustable. 
     
     
         9 . The metronomic batting tee according to  claim 1 , wherein said base further comprises a battery for powering said metronomically oscillating batting tee. 
     
     
         10 . The metronomic batting tee according to  claim 1 , further comprising a user interface for both local and remote operation of said tee device. 
     
     
         11 . The metronomic batting tee according to  claim 1 , wherein the base is weight-fillable for stabilizing the base.